Thursday, September 29, 2011

This lovely heart snuggled in the clouds seems like it is smiling -- and about to take a leisurely nap against that fluffy cloud pillow. I caught this fragile heart over the coastal foothills near the Baskett Slough Wildlife Refuge last summer. What a beautiful moment -- I'm so grateful for digital cameras!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday!

Friday, September 23, 2011

I suppose after awhile folks will become tired of hearing about Toez the Polydactyl Kitten. She is such a character. Yesterday she protected me from a giant spider, about the size of my thumb--by pouncing upon it, and eating it. (gulp)

As you can see, she is an odd little creature. Her tail is so long and active it reminds me of the Cowardly Lion's tail, as seen in the classic movie The Wizard of Oz. As a kid, I loved how that appendage seemed to have a mind of its own.

When Toez sits down, her tail tucks itself up between her cute little feet, where, much to her bright-eyed consternation, it wiggles and waggles against her cheekbones. Sometimes she gets totally annoyed and goes on a complete rampage trying to catch her tail.

As you can see, Toez brings so much joy into our lives!

Along with that beautiful heart-shaped face, there are at least four hearts hidden in her fur. How many can you find?

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday!

Friday, September 9, 2011

Here is the lovely flowerings, of what we affectionately call a Tulip Tree. I took this beautiful heart-shaped photo last Spring. This has been the strangest summer. These lovely blossoms usually bloom in early Spring. But just yesterday I found tulip flowers nestling in the leaves of the Tree. I've never seen tulip tree blossoms and leaves together before. It was the one moment I didn't have my camera, so you'll have to use your imagination!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday!

Friday, September 2, 2011

On our 27th Anniversary over a year ago, we visited one of our favorite places in the world--Pacific City on the Oregon Coast. It is an incredibly beautiful place where the Dory boats blast toward shore, slip sliding onto the beaches. Surfers gracefully dance along on the curl of emerald waves. Steep cliffs stalk the edge of the cove--vanishing into a huge sand dune. People fly down the side of that gigantic dune on sand boards. Brave souls. One can look out at Teacup Rock. I have caught some wonderful photos of that huge rock reflected in retreating ocean waves. It is magical.

My husband and I love to hike up to the top of these sand cliffs. As you can see they are beautiful, yet dangerous, so you have to be very careful to stay away from the edges. The sand cliffs can crumble away at a moment's notice. I like the smooth look of those cliffs. Recently we watched two grey whales frolicking in the sudsy waves at the base of them.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Last January it was uncommonly warm at the beach. Walking along the white pebbled sands, where piles of driftwood from recent storms lay in abstract patterns, I found this driftwood heart tucked within a fold of sand and wind.

What a lovely day at the beach!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday!

Fills My Eyes

When I see something unexpected, unusual, or beautiful, my focus suddenly sharpens and intensifies. The sensation tickles! That's when I say something "fills my eyes." It is the greatest compliment I can give.

"Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter." -- Ansel Adams

Sunset

The Columbia Gorge

"Sometimes it is not the camera as much as the "thing" you chose to photograph." -- Abraham Lincoln

We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. -- E. M. Forster

Welcome to my World

I have always loved taking pictures. I took my first and only photography class at West Linn High. The photo lab was located in the bowels of the school near the gym's locker rooms. There we learned to manage typical dark room techniques and procedures for developing film.

Things have radically changed since those days. Today's technology no longer requires pungent trays of chemicals and a dark room.

With the invention of the digital camera, I was set free to capture the amazing, unusual and the unexpected. My camera is always by my side. I never know when, or where I will be able to capture some delicate beauty, or unexpected oddity.

Welcome to my world!

Statistically, the probability of any one of us being here is so small that you'd think the mere fact of existing would keep us all in a contented dazzlement of surprise.

--Lewis Thomas, The Lives Of A Cell

"Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass."~ Anton Chekhov

About Me

I love to photograph the forest, my garden, birds of all kinds, the river, my town, our historical home, the ocean and so much more. The stories one can find are endless.

The seasons of nature are fascinating to me. Every year, time and the seasons seem to vibrate with increasing intensity

~Beth.

A Fairytale Mind

This is a link to my favorite book reviewer. Rena Lanyon gives a well-written review from a youthful perspective.

Art from Trash

by Clytie, Queen of Hearts

Sharp Shinned Hawk

The Incredible Photography of Abraham Lincoln

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.-- Mark Twain

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